Truckee travel guide
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You're Going to Love Truckee
With a population of 16,180, Truckee is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Truckee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Truckee
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar of America (10040 Donner Pass Road) and Stella at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe (10918 Brockway Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Truckee
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truckee in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Truckee, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Truckee
Plane
Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 40 km from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 258 km from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Truckee
Where to stay in Truckee
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe to great affordable options like the Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Truckee offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $423 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,428 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Truckee, with prices from $40 to $1,564 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Truckee are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Truckee
Most booked hotels in Truckee
Renting a car in Truckee
Renting a car in Truckee costs $111 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Reno.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Truckee, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.